Whiskey Sour Mixer

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Whiskey Sour Mixer scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Sodium Metabisulfite (To Preserve Freshness - Contains Sulfites)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Alcoholic Beverages, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 1,081 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Whiskey Sour Mixer's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.